Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings a burst of zesty flavor to your table. Each tender morsel is marinated in a vibrant lemon-garlic blend and pan-seared to golden perfection, offering a satisfying crunch on the outside and juicy goodness inside. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these bites are versatile enough to pair with any side dish while impressing everyone with their mouthwatering aroma and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and honey. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Add marinated chicken in a single layer; cook until golden brown (4-5 minutes), then flip and cook for another 4-6 minutes until fully cooked.
- If using red pepper flakes, add them now for an extra kick.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg